YEARLY HIGH
6.6586 CVE
YEARLY LOW
5.1881 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5086 CVE

2017 EGP to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 6.6586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4705 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5814 to the December average rate of 5.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6586 was down 49.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,293 CVE
2016 Average 53,176 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 25,940 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,352.70 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.2415
5.1553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CVE Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7174, compared to 5.2998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.1971 CVE (High: 6.6586 / Low: 5.4615). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0855 CVE (High: 5.2969 / Low: 5.2115).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1971
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.1510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.6909), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5399 (-51.53%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.1510
2016 Avg (February) 12.6909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8284 5.4214 5.5814
February 6.6586 5.4615 6.1510
March 6.4943 5.5805 5.8797
April 5.8059 5.6078 5.7159
May 5.6436 5.4521 5.5338
June 5.5082 5.3376 5.4425
July 5.4613 5.2238 5.3528
August 5.2969 5.2115 5.2721
September 5.3234 5.2045 5.2625
October 5.4075 5.2911 5.3270
November 5.4093 5.2368 5.3385
December 5.2760 5.1881 5.2458